A “drunken person” who jumped clear of an approaching train and became stuck after leaping over a wall caused delays for rail passengers.

The incident caused cancellations and delays to services between Merthyr Vale and Quakers Yard.

According to Arriva Trains Wales all lines were blocked and services running through the station on Wednesday night were delayed by up to 60 minutes.

An earlier statement on their website said: “Network Rail report that following an earlier trespass incident in the Merthyr Vale area, a drunken person has jumped clear of an approaching train and become stuck after jumping over a high wall adjacent to the lines.

“Emergency services are on the scene in order to extricate the person.

“With emergency services personnel on the lines, trains cannot operate until the incident is resolved.”

A Welsh Ambulance Service spokesman said that one female with leg injuries was later taken to Prince Charles Hospital in Merthyr Tydfil.